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January 14, 2026
The YMCA Kenya offers a comprehensive 6-month Lifeguard and Aqua Rescue course at their Aquatic Training Centre in Nairobi, teaching accident prevention, emergency response (including Basic Life Support, CPR, AED), and first aid, with intakes typically in January and July, requiring good swimming skills for certification. You can contact them via phone (0702221821) or email (chris@ymcakenya.org) for enrollment, a path to careers in hotels, schools, or water parks.
Course Details:
Duration: Approximately 6 months, with two intakes annually (January & July).
Content: Covers accident prevention, rescue techniques, First Aid, CPR, AED use, and water safety.
Certification: Upon completion, you receive a globally recognized lifeguard certificate.
Requirements: Must be a good swimmer; non-swimmers can join their learn-to-swim program first.
Contact & Location:
Location: YMCA Kenya Aquatic Training Centre, State House Road, Nairobi.
Phone: 0702221821 or 0736330715 / 0729152816.
Email: chris@ymcakenya.org or ymcaquatics@gmail.com.
Career Prospects:
The training opens doors for careers as lifeguards in hotels, resorts, water parks, schools, and even cruise ships.
Course Details:
Duration: Approximately 6 months, with two intakes annually (January & July).
Content: Covers accident prevention, rescue techniques, First Aid, CPR, AED use, and water safety.
Certification: Upon completion, you receive a globally recognized lifeguard certificate.
Requirements: Must be a good swimmer; non-swimmers can join their learn-to-swim program first.
Contact & Location:
Location: YMCA Kenya Aquatic Training Centre, State House Road, Nairobi.
Phone: 0702221821 or 0736330715 / 0729152816.
Email: chris@ymcakenya.org or ymcaquatics@gmail.com.
Career Prospects:
The training opens doors for careers as lifeguards in hotels, resorts, water parks, schools, and even cruise ships.
